Substitute Professor in Finance
Other academic
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
University of Bonn
At the University of Bonn, the Department of Economics invites applications for a temporary position as
Substitute Professor (W2) in Finance
to be filled in the summer semester 2026 and potentially in the winter semester 2026/27.
We are seeking a dedicated academic with strong qualifications in Finance – for example, Corporate Finance or Digital Finance – and with substantial teaching experience. Applicants are expected to actively contribute to the department’s teaching programs and to inspire students to engage with current topics in corporate finance.
The Department of Economics offers a dynamic and research-active environment with excellent support and very good access to data. The research interests of the Finance group cover a broad range of areas – from macro-finance, banking, and financial intermediation to corporate finance, green finance, household finance, and behavioral finance. The group is highly networked and collaborates closely with the Applied Micro group, the Macro group, and the ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence.
The substitute professorship comprises all duties associated with the responsibilities of a professor. These include teaching in the field of Finance, the supervision of theses, and the individual mentoring and advising of students. Teaching is delivered in both English and German. Moreover, the position involves research, the preparation and conduct of examinations, participation in the academic self-governance of the Department, and attendance at committee meetings. These tasks are normally expected to be performed during lecture-free periods as well.
Applicants must fulfill the required qualification for professorships in accordance with Sections 39 and 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (HG NRW); this requires a habilitation or habilitation-equivalent achievements.
Substitute professors hold, pursuant to Section 39 (2) HG NRW, a public-law legal relationship of its own kind. The substitution does not establish a service or employment relationship. The level of remuneration is based on the W2 basic salary applicable in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Please submit your application, including a CV, list of publications and courses taught, and teaching evaluations by February 9, 2026 via the online portal:
For further information, please contact Prof. Hendrik Hakenes ([email protected]).
Additional information can be found on the department’s website at https://www.econ.uni-bonn.de/en.
The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly institution. The University aims to increase the proportion of women in fields in which they are underrepresented and to actively support their careers. We therefore strongly encourage qualified women to apply. Applications will be treated in accordance with the State Equal Opportunity Act. Applications from individuals with recognized disabilities and those with equivalent status are particularly welcome.